Monthly Archives: February, 2005

3G buildout complicated by multi-service networks, consolidation

Building the network for a single-service protocol provided its own challenges. GSM, despite its worldwide acceptance, had to work out a profitable model. That...

TI works with Orange to reduce handset fraud

DALLAS-Texas Instruments Inc. announced it will be demonstrating with Orange and Trusted a wireless security handset mechanism designed to eliminate unauthorized handset use and...

RCA to hold spring meeting in Calif.

RED BANK, N.J.-The Radio Club of America announced it will hold its West Coast RCA Spring Gathering May 4 in Concord, Calif.Guest speakers and...

Czech carrier selects IP.access in-building product

CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom-Eurotel Praha has selected IP.access Ltd. to improve its in-building GSM coverage and capacity throughout its network in the Czech Republic. The...

Telsis exec makes messaging predictions

FAREHAM, United Kingdom-Jeff Wilson, chairman of text and voice infrastructure developer Telsis, said he expects text-messaging volume and revenues will continue to grow for...

GPS market gets boost from recreational apps.

OYSTER BAY, N.Y.-The market for global positioning system applications is on the rise thanks to GPS functionality being applied to more recreational objects, according...

Cellport sues Porsche for patent infringement

BOULDER, Colo.-Telematics company Cellport Systems said it is suing Porsche North America Inc. for patent infringement.Cellport also has filed similar lawsuits against Bury GmbH...

OTA firm Insignia to buy mi4e, reports quarterly loss

Over-the-air software developer Insignia Solutions announced plans to acquire mi4e Device Management AB, a Swedish provider of device management software. Insignia said the deal...

Mobile gaming field shrinks as Kayak, Synergenix merge

The mobile gaming field continued to shrink this week as California-based start-up Kayak Interactive announced it is joining forces with Swedish publisher Synergenix Interactive....

US Unwired reports improving financials

Sprint PCS affiliate US Unwired Inc. reported 26,729 net customer additions during the fourth quarter of last year, which was a 21-percent improvement compared...

AirNet updates SDR architecture

MELBOURNE, Fla.-AirNet Communications Corp. said it has unveiled its next-generation software defined radio product architecture for large GSM operators with limited amounts of spectrum.The...

Cingular to work with BIO-key for Mass. public-safety project

ATLANTA-Cingular Wireless L.L.C. reported a deal with BIO-key International Inc. to provide an integrated wireless solution to the Massachusetts Port Authority that will connect...

Companies collaborate on Linux OS for UMTS/EDGE phones

SEOUL, South Korea-Four companies have announced what they describe as the world's first UMTS/EDGE smart-phone reference design based on the Linux operating system. The...

Cheetah Wireless to use Tropos Wi-Fi gear

SUNNYVALE, Calif.-Tropos Networks said its Wi-Fi equipment will be the standard that Cheetah Wireless Technologies Inc. will deploy for its residential and small business...

SBC offers Wi-Fi in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart

CHICAGO-SBC Communications Inc. reported that its FreedomLink Wi-Fi service is now available throughout the Merchandise Mart in Chicago, creating the largest SBC hot spot...

Wireless companies play cupid in lead-up to Valentine’s Day

BEDMINSTER, N.J.-The wireless industry continues to try to play Cupid this Valentine's Day with a slew of content and data offerings.Verizon Wireless announced the...

Dobson, UbiquiTel change exchange offers

Two U.S. wireless carriers made changes to previously announced exchange offers, with one company suspending its offer.Regional wireless operator Dobson Communications Corp. said it...

Nokia to include Flash technology in Series 60 platform

Nokia Corp. announced it will include Macromedia's Flash technology in its Series 60 platform, which will then be available to device makers building Series...

Hasbro readies phone for kids using two-way radio technology: Device includes digital camera, text messaging

Toy company Hasbro is targeting what it calls the "tween" market with a new gadget that bridges the gap between toys and communication devices....

FCC punts on intercarrier compensation

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday passed on telling wireless carriers whether wireline carriers can file tariffs at the state level for termination without...

Lucent announces W-CDMA trial in Japan

TOKYO-Lucent Technologies Inc. said it plans to collaborate with Japanese company eAccess Ltd. to trial W-CDMA technology for mobile voice, data and multimedia services.This...

Novatel stock up on quarterly results

SAN DIEGO-PC card and wireless modem maker Novatel Wireless Inc. reported fourth-quarter results in line with its reduced guidance, news that sent the company's...

FCC affirms previous decision on MSS spectrum

WASHINGTON-The Federal Communications Commission today reaffirmed a 2003 decision allowing mobile satellite service licensees to integrate an ancillary terrestrial component into their systems, rejecting...

Motient ups stake in MSV to 49%

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.-Motient Corp. announced it will up its stake in Mobile Satellite Ventures to 49 percent, just under what it needs to control the...

Aloha Partners beefs up 700 MHz holdings

PROVIDENCE, R.I.-Aloha Partners L.P., which claims to be the largest holder of 700 MHz spectrum in the country, reported a definitive agreement to purchase...
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